Send Bulk Text Messages via GOV.UK Notify
This guide walks you through the Fin Ops Bulk SMS App - a secure way to send text messages to multiple recipients at once.
By the end, you'll know how to:
SMS offers massive benefits over traditional letters in speed, reach, and effectiveness.
Messages arrive in seconds, not days
Far higher than email or post
Fraction of the cost per message
Direct links to online guidance
✓ Universal access - reaches almost any mobile user
✓ Perfect for reminders - appointments, deadlines, alerts
✓ Eco-friendly - no paper, printing, or transport
Navigate to the Gov SMS App at poc.sms.risen108010.co.uk
You'll see the landing page with the option to Send bulk Text messages.
Enter your sign in details in the login form.
Click the Sign In button to authenticate and access the bulk SMS features.
From the main dashboard, click on "Bulk Send" to access the bulk messaging feature.
This allows you to send multiple SMS messages at once using a CSV file.
Click "Download Template" to get the CSV template file.
You can either complete this template with your recipient data, or use a previously prepared file.
Click the file upload area and select your completed bulk-sms-template.csv file.
Once uploaded, the file name will be displayed confirming successful selection.
Preview and review all the messages that will be sent.
This screen shows each recipient's phone number and the message content they will receive.
Once you've reviewed and are satisfied with the messages, click "Send X Messages" to dispatch them.
In this example, we're sending 2 messages to the recipients listed.
A toast notification appears confirming your messages have been sent successfully.
In this example: "Successfully sent 2 messages"
You've successfully learned to send bulk SMS messages